Seattle Waldorf School vs. The Bush School
Should you attend Seattle Waldorf School or The Bush School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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The Bush School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Student Body
Sports offered
School History
Overview
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Grades Offered
NS-8
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1980
1924
Students Body
Total Students
184 students
735 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
45
-
Kindergarten Students
29
36
Grade 1 Students
10
39
Grade 2 Students
15
36
Grade 3 Students
15
36
Grade 4 Students
19
38
Grade 5 Students
17
40
Grade 6 Students
5
71
Grade 7 Students
12
64
Grade 8 Students
17
67
Grade 9 Students
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79
Grade 10 Students
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77
Grade 11 Students
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74
Grade 12 Students
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78
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
120 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
20%
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Average Class Size
22
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
6:1
List of Courses Offered
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 14 / rolling
Jan. 16
Tuition Cost
$35,500
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Tuition Notes
Preschool 2026-27
Three-Day (Half-Day): $15,500
Three-Day (Full Day): $21,000
Five-Day (Full-Day): $31,700
Kindergarten 2026-27
Five-Day (Full-Day): $31,700
Grade School 2026-27
Grade 1 through Grade 8: $35,550
Tuition by grade:
**K-5 $36,800
**6-8 $43,205
**9-12 $45,215
% on Financial Aid
33%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,000
$31,589
Acceptance Rate
95%
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Admissions Director
Lea Werbel
Adam Choice
Admissions Associate
Dina Trapalis
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
9
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Capoeira ClubChess Club
D&D ClubDrama Club
Jewelry ClubMusical Club
Rock Climbing
Recreational Athletic Programs:
BasketballUltimate Frisbee